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What Kids Can Learn From Michelle Obama's New Book

Posted 06.01.2012

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This week's Family Dinner Table Talk, from HuffPost and The Family Dinner book: “There was a time when I had no idea that tomatoes didn’t come ...

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: 'American Tapestry' Has Holes in It

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 05.31.2012

As the genealogist who initially researched the first lady's family tree (four to five generations on all branches), I wanted to love American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White and Multicultural Ancestors of Michelle Obama, but found myself disappointed -- mostly due to what's missing.

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Laura Bush Official Portrait Unveiled

The Huffington Post | Craig Kanalley | Posted 05.31.2012

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In a White House ceremony today, former first lady Laura Bush's official portrait was unveiled along with that of her husband, former President George...

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First Lady Michelle Obama: If I Could Be Someone Else, I'd Choose Beyonce

The Huffington Post | Sabrina Siddiqui | Posted 05.24.2012

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First lady Michelle Obama wouldn't mind trading places with Beyonce, telling People magazine if she could be someone else, it'd be a great singer. ...

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How The Internet Learned To Love Hillary Clinton

BuzzFeed | Posted 05.23.2012

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Day in and day out, Hillary Clinton is winning the Internet. The former First Lady and Senator and current Secretary of State has undergone a drama...

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Senior Corps Week: Honoring Baby Boomers Who Make A Difference

Dyann Brown | Posted 05.07.2012

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At the age of 59 I found myself in early retirement after a long career in non-profit management. Like so many others new to retirement, I had time on...

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8 Reasons Michelle Obama Would Make a Better Presidential Candidate Than Her Husband

Keli Goff | Posted 05.01.2012

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The woman who was once viewed as a liability on the campaign trail in 2008 is now viewed as a greater asset than her husband as he seeks re-election in 2012. Could she one day see herself following Hillary Clinton's footsteps down the path of first lady turned presidential candidate?

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Michelle Obama Makes Push For Democratic Upset Out West

AP | AMANDA LEE MYERS | Posted 04.30.2012

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PHOENIX -- Democrats are hailing first lady Michelle Obama's visit to Tucson as the latest sign that Arizona will be up for grabs in November's presid...

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Michelle Obama's Spain Trip Cost Taxpayers $467,000

The Huffington Post | Elise Foley | Posted 04.26.2012

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First lady Michelle Obama's trip to Spain in August 2010 cost the U.S. Air Force and the Secret Service at least $467,585, Judicial Watch reported Thu...

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Ancestors of Michelle Obama in the 1940 Census

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.15.2012

The cost for nine relatives of the First Lady -- including her mother, grandparents and great-grandparents -- to rent these cozy quarters in 1940? $45 a month or roughly the equivalent of $737 today.

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Michelle Obama: 'Every Mother Works Hard'

AP | Associated Press | Posted 04.12.2012

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WASHINGTON -- First lady Michelle Obama is defending mothers. "Every mother works hard, and every woman deserves to be respected," she tweeted Thursd...

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UPDATE: Michelle Obama Thanks Beyonce For Her Moving Letter

Posted 04.14.2012

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UPDATE: FLOTUS has a fan in Beyonce and it looks like the feeling is mutual, based on a tweet the First Lady sent out thanking the singer for her movi...

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Military Families Week: Time to Stop Keeping Their Struggles at Arm's Length

Arianna Huffington | Posted 04.12.2012

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I'm delighted that today marks the start of our second annual Military Families Week. All week, we'll feature stories, slideshows and videos (including an exclusive video from the First Lady) that provide glimpses into the lives, stories, and struggles of those who serve and those who love them.

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EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Obama On The Importance Of Helping Military Families

Posted 04.12.2012

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First Lady Michelle Obama, in an exclusive video for The Huffington Post, shares her personal story of the moment she knew she wanted to help military...

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Could Michelle Obama Be the First Woman President in 2020?

Mario Almonte | Posted 04.09.2012

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Nothing in Michelle's current behavior suggests any inclination to continue in politics after her husband's departure from the Oval Office. That could change after Barack's re-election, when she no longer has to worry about affecting her husband's political career.

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Makeover Week And The First Lady On 'The Biggest Loser'

Posted 04.04.2012

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Always one of the highlights of any season of "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m. ET on NBC), it was makeover week, and that meant a complete style tran...

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What Lucky Colleges Get Michelle Obama As Their Commencement Speaker?

AP | Posted 03.28.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Michelle Obama will speak at three college graduation ceremonies this spring, including two in key general election battleground states....

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Michelle Obama To Honor Taylor Swift At Kids' Choice Awards

AP | Posted 03.27.2012

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The first lady is making an appearance at The Kids' Choice Awards to celebrate Taylor Swift for her charity work. Michelle Obama ...

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: The First Lady's Multicultural, Great Migration Past (VIDEO)

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.30.2012

Several years ago, I conducted extensive genealogical research into the heritage of Michelle Obama. A few of my discoveries -- particularly those per...

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Santorum: President Obama And Hillary Clinton Are Against Religious Freedom

The Huffington Post | Jon Ward | Posted 02.27.2012

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LIVONIA, Mich. -- Rick Santorum continued to talk about the separation of church and state one day before Michigan voters go to the polls on Tuesday, ...

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: Rebecca Jumper (aka Coleman)

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.22.2012

Michelle's maternal grandmother, Rebecca Jumper, did an admirable job of keeping her past a secret, but that's probably because she didn't know much about it herself. That's unfortunate, because hers is an intriguing history.

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: Fraser Robinson

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.15.2012

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It's providential for Michelle's sake that LaVaughn ever met Fraser C. Robinson, Jr. because he would have much preferred to never leave the South.

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Ann Romney In 2012: How Mitt Locks Up The GOP Women's Vote (and Maybe The Men's Vote, Too)

Death Race | Posted 04.09.2012

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Even as Romney continues to bring out his rotating cast of high profile endorsers like Christie, John McCain and Tim Pawlenty, Ann is still his best surrogate.

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Michelle Obama's Ancestors: LaVaughn Johnson

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 04.09.2012

Of Michelle's grandparents, LaVaughn Johnson was the most like her. A native Chicagoan, she was an early product of the mixing effect of the Great Migration with parents of radically different histories.

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Obama Speaks Out On First Lady's Treatment

AP | Posted 02.06.2012

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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says one of the toughest parts about being president is that his wife has been dragged into the "political realm....

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